Section 8 · IN
Section 8 rent — Shelby County, IN (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Shelby County, IN, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Shelby County, IN, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,118 | $1,006 – $1,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,267 | $1,140 – $1,394 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,473 | $1,326 – $1,620 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,907 | $1,716 – $2,098 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,338 | $2,104 – $2,572 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 46110, 46124, 46126, 46130, 46144, 46161, 46162, 46176, 46182, 47234.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,473/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,326 – $1,620
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County, IN?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County is $1,473. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,326 to $1,620 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Shelby County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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